Think of extra time you can put in to earn extra income

Making extra income is necessary but the a m o u n t of time you may be willing to commit and the risk involved needs to be considered if you want to be ahead of your peers.

If you are very lucky to have retained your employment right now, then you should be very thankful you still have a steady stream of cash flow. Nevertheless, you need to think of ways you can make extra income to further strengthen your cash flow.

You may have a project you want to execute within a defined period or you want to improve your quality of life or even to pay off your debts, then you need to increase your income to supplement your existing one to be able to achieve your stated goals.

Miriam Caldwell, personal finance specialist, has developed ideas that may help you make more money. One of such ideas is to consider telecommuting as a way to increase your income. This is quite obtainable in the advanced countries of the world. But it is gradually being embraced in the developing countries.

This may be a part-time job that you do in the evenings or a new job that will replace your old one. Additionally telecommuting can save you money, and you may find additional money in your budget by telecommuting two or three days a week at your current job. It can also add more flexibility to your day, Caldwell has said.

Another option to finding additional income is to work as a freelancer. There are many type of freelance jobs. You can work in graphic design, in video production, as a consultant or as a writer. Look at the skills that you currently have and then consider how you can offer those skills as a service to small businesses or families. Then begin marketing yourself and making contacts. Overtime you may be able to build enough contacts to make this a full time option for you.

She said you may also consider opening your own business in order to find additional income. If you are looking at this as a part-time venture you will want a business that has a lower initial start up cost. You may start by working as a party consultant. Eventually you may be ready to branch out and start a business full time. It is important to carefully weigh the costs of starting your own business against the profits that you will make. You need to be profitable or it is not worth the work.

Finally, you. She said you may want to take on a second job for a short-term income solution. This means working long hours, and spending less time relaxing. You will need to inform your employer so that you do not put your first job at risk. You should also look for the job, which will make you the most money for the time that you put in. This means that you will be able to quit your job much sooner. 

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